David John Roche’s music is direct, determined, and loud. Strongly influenced by heavy metal, lush orchestral music, and his working-class Welsh background, he has been marked out as a “clear-minded and class-conscious artist” (Culture Matters) and “one of the most energetic, driven, and successful of Wales’s millennial generation of composers” (Ty Cerdd).

“Music Patron is a new way of thinking about the longevity of music makers’ careers – it represents a path that allows me to keep control of my work while allowing me to push my boundaries and remain ambitious. I am so excited to be part of it.”

What does being one of David’s patrons look like?

David’s patrons can expect a deep dive into his new work and commissions with audio snippets and videos. He hopes to write one new piece a month specifically for the Music Patron platform, and he welcomes the opportunity to chat to his patrons about his work and creative practice.

Supporting a composer on Music Patron gives you a first-hand perspective on the many elements within the creative process and an understanding of the authentic journey of a composer. You can learn more about what it’s like to be a patron here.

Biography

A string of international performances and commissions form the backbone of David’s work: BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, Florence Philharmonic, Zhejiang Symphony Orchestra, Tanglewood Music Center, Psappha Ensemble, and the Solem Quartet, among others. David is the recipient of over 50 professional and academic awards and his music has been broadcast, televised, and written about internationally to millions of people (including Rai5, Tellebelluno, S4C, NHK, BBC Radio 3, BBC In Concert, BBC Introducing, BBC Radio Wales Arts Show, Discovery Channel Canada, and many others).

David’s work has been described as “exquisite” (Adam Walton, BBC Introducing Wales), praised for its “ingenious scoring” (The Arts Desk), and complimented for its “passages of intense expressive power” (Thomas Adès). His compositions have been broadcast, televised, and written about internationally to millions of people.

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